Is there an md5 for XP SP2?

[Chris]

Is there an md5 for XP SP2?

 

[Vrodok the Troll]

Is there an md5 for XP SP2?

Is XP SP2 freeware?

 

[Chris]

Is XP SP2 freeware?

Yes. Is there an MD5 for it?

 

[dkg_ctc]

On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 18:44:22 +0000, in alt.comp.freeware, Chris
<nospam@[127.0.0.1]>, wondering whence the lambs & piglets,
bleated & squealed:

Is there an md5 for XP SP2?

Is XP SP2 freeware?

Yes. Is there an MD5 for it?

Probably better than using an MD5 would be to right-click the file
(xpsp2.exe) in Explorer, choose Properties, go to the "Digital
Signatures" tab, selecting "Microsoft Corporation" in the Signatures
list, and then choosing details. That will check the signature of the
file against Microsoft's cryptographic key, which (IMO) provides more
security than just a standard MD5 signature.

 

[Kerry Liles]

Are you sure that doing that will confirm that what was downloaded was intact?
It might prove that it was authentic, but I doubt that it will confirm it
downloaded without error. Or am I wrong about that?

On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 18:44:22 +0000, in alt.comp.freeware, Chris
<nospam@[127.0.0.1]>, wondering whence the lambs & piglets,
bleated & squealed:

Is there an md5 for XP SP2?

Is XP SP2 freeware?

Yes. Is there an MD5 for it?

Probably better than using an MD5 would be to right-click the file
(xpsp2.exe) in Explorer, choose Properties, go to the "Digital
Signatures" tab, selecting "Microsoft Corporation" in the Signatures
list, and then choosing details. That will check the signature of the
file against Microsoft's cryptographic key, which (IMO) provides more
security than just a standard MD5 signature.

 

[Mel]

Probably better than using an MD5 would be to right-click the file

Are you sure that doing that will confirm that what was downloaded was intact?
It might prove that it was authentic, but I doubt that it will confirm it
downloaded without error. Or am I wrong about that?

If the file is corrupt or modified, selecting digital signature details as stated
would indicate that the digital signature is invalid. (wouldn't be much point to
them if it didn't



Xp's SP2 BETA is available here if anyone missed it.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/sp2preview.mspx

(273 meg)

 

[dkg_ctc]

Are you sure that doing that will confirm that what was downloaded
was intact? It might prove that it was authentic, but I doubt that
it will confirm it downloaded without error. Or am I wrong about
that?

The cryptographic signature is derived from two things: the contents
of the file, and Microsoft's cryptographic key. If the file isn't
using Microsoft's key, or if the file isn't the same as that which was
signed by Microsoft, then you will be told so. Otherwise, you'll get
something to the effect of "Signature is OK."

On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 18:44:22 +0000, in alt.comp.freeware, Chris
<nospam@[127.0.0.1]>, wondering whence the lambs & piglets,
bleated & squealed:

Is there an md5 for XP SP2?

Is XP SP2 freeware?

Yes. Is there an MD5 for it?

Probably better than using an MD5 would be to right-click the
file (xpsp2.exe) in Explorer, choose Properties, go to the
"Digital Signatures" tab, selecting "Microsoft Corporation" in
the Signatures list, and then choosing details. That will check
the signature of the file against Microsoft's cryptographic key,
which (IMO) provides more security than just a standard MD5
signature.